HISTORY
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
What popular side dish consists of bread cubes mixed with broth, herbs, and other ingredients, then baked until crispy?
Stuffing or dressing
Is there such thing as a balloon pilot or aeronaut?
Yes - it takes physical training to pull these ginormous balloons! This is the person who leads a balloon in the parade. Each balloon weighs 750 pounds and takes up to 90 handlers!
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
The Wicked Witch of the West tries to stop Dorothy and her friends by putting them to sleep in a field of what kind of flower?
Poppies
Which band released the song "Thank You for Being a Friend", which became famous as the theme song for "The Golden Girls"?
Andrew Gold
What is the name for the rich, flavorful sauce made from juices and dripping of a roasted turkey, often thickened and served with the meal?
Turkey gravy
One character has appeared in the parade more than any other. What character is it?
Snoop
What do the numbers 11, 69, 88, and 96 all have in common?
They are all read the same upside down!
Where was the Titanic headed?
New York
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
Harry Truman
What is the term for a dough mixture of flour, fat, and liquid, rolled out thin and used to encase filling for a pie?
Pastry crust
There are bleacher seats that are reserved for certain people, who are they?
What gives you ability to walk through walls?
Doors
This musical movie stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor that has something to do with the weather. What movie is it?
Singing in the Rain
What is the name of the organization that send a ceremonial turkey to the President each year?
The National Turkey Federation
How long is the average turkey's roasting time at 325 degrees? The answer is in increments of minutes and pounds.
15 minutes per pound
Where does the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade take place every year?
New York City
Which is faster? Hot or Cold?
Hot is faster, because you can catch a cold.
One of Alfred Hitchcock's most famous and unusual films about a small town plagued by an unlikely animal species. What movie is it?
The Birds
In what year did Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday in the US?
1863
What US city calls itself the Pumpkin Capital of the World?
Morton, Illinois - they are known for the Libby's plant and are responsible for 85% of the worlds canned pumpkin.
What street does the Macy's Parade usually end at?
34th Street at Herald Square
What word is always pronounced wrong?
The word 'wrong'.
Audrey Hepburn made her big movie debut in this film, costarring Gregory Peck. (Hint: it takes place in a famous European city) What movie is it?
Roman Holiday